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Mrs. Zitzelberger from Sunset UT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Biodiversity in Ecosystems

Help me give my students real life science experiences. We talk about and discover ecosystems and the balance of species. Having the opportunity to incubate eggs and start chickens will increase the wonder and excitement for our lessons.

  • $314 goal

This project expired on May 20, 2022.

This project expired on May 20, 2022.

My Students

My students come from low income families that have a high impact on their learning. Students struggle with learning in ordinary ways. I have to think outside the box to help them reach their great potential. Being able to provide equipment that will advance their education is my goal.

My students are excited about learning for the future, and studying their world.

They love to investigate the world around them through phenomena research. They love technology and are easily adaptable to the world of technology around them. They are inquisitive learners. They thrive on an educational plan that includes technology and the skills they need for the global market of the future. They also thrive with hands on learning. They are investigators when it comes to a project and looks at different ways to solve problems given to them. They are constantly asking why and experimenting with what would happen if... I am always amazed by their learning.

My Project

When we talk about biodiversity in a balanced ecosystem. we discuss all of the organisms that live in an ecosystem and what balance looks like. We do research projects on different species and invasive species that threaten ecosystem balance. Students get excited when we have hands on experiences that lead to more learning.

Having live chicks in the classroom will help students wonder what a balanced ecosystem is for the chickens.

They will discover predator and prey for chickens and develop an understanding of how fragile an ecosystem really can be.

Mrs. Zitzelberger
Grades 6-8
    More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 48 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator with Humidity Display, Egg Candler, Automatic Egg Turner, for Hatching Chickens • Amazon Business $94.95 1 $94.95
Small Pet Select- Pine Shavings Chicken Bedding, 141L, Brown (Chikpine-141l) • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
Akro-Mils 66486CLDBL 12-Gallon Plastic Storage KeepBox with Attached Lid, 21-1/2-Inch by 15-Inch by 12-1/2-Inch, Semi Clear • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Douglas Ricardo Rooster Plush Stuffed Animal • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Backyard Barnyard Chick Perch Strong Wooden Jungle Gym Roosting Bar Made in USA!!! Chicken Toys for Coop and Brooder for Baby Chicks El Pollitos La Pollita Pollos Gallinas Polluelos • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Magicfly Bright Cool LED Light Egg Candler Tester, Power by Power Supply Only • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Manna Pro Chick Starter | Medicated Chick Feed Formulated with Amprolium | Prevents Coccidiosis | Feed Crumbles | 5 Pounds • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48
Goabroa Mini Hygrometer Thermometer Digital Indoor Humidity Gauge Monitor with Temperature Meter Sensor Fahrenheit (℉) • Amazon Business $4.90 1 $4.90

Materials cost

$232.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.97

Total project goal

$313.16

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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